Baltimore, MD–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016. Cannabis-influenced driving performance is significantly different than alcohol-induced driving behavior, according to driving simulator data published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology. Investigators with the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the University of Iowa evaluated simulated driving performance in subjects following their consumption of vaporized[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Announce Identity Of Suspect In First Midwest Bank Robbery
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police released the identity of the suspect who allegedly robbed First Midwest Bank on February 8, 2016. The suspect, identified as Kenneth N. McGregor, 27, last known address 21743 Carol Ave, Sauk Village, IL. He was arrested on 03/07/16. A statement from the Park[Read More…]
UN Health Agency Sends Specialists to Help Contain Ebola Flare-up in Guinea
New Ebola cases confirmed in Guinea as WHO warns of more possible flare ups. Photo: WHO/M.Winkler GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–18 March 2016 – The United Nations health agency has dispatched a team of specialists to Guinea after 2 new cases of Ebola were confirmed yesterday, the first re-emergence of the deadly virus[Read More…]
AFL-CIO: Resolution Against Immigration Executive Actions Validates Trump’s Racist Rhetoric
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on H.Res. 639 authorizing the House to file an amicus brief calling for continued obstruction of the Administration’s immigration executive actions in U.S. v. Texas. Once again, we see that the only immigration votes House Republican leadership is willing to call are[Read More…]
SEIU on Passage of Speaker Ryan’s Resolution Against the President’s Immigration Initiatives
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2016. Today, Speaker Paul Ryan and all but 5 House Republicans passed the resolution that would allow the House to file an amicus brief against the president’s immigration initiatives. SEIU’s Executive Vice President Rocio Saenz issued the following statement: “The resolution approved by Speaker Ryan and[Read More…]
Science Papers Reveal New Aspects of Pluto and its Moons
This enhanced color view of Pluto’s surface diversity was created by merging Ralph/Multispectral Visible Imaging Camera (MVIC) color imagery (650 meters or 2,132 feet per pixel) with Long Range Reconnaissance Imager panchromatic imagery (230 meters or 755 feet per pixel). At lower right, ancient, heavily cratered terrain is coated with[Read More…]
Tri-Union Seafoods LLC Issues Precautionary, Voluntary Recall on Select 5 oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil and 5 oz. Canned Chuck Light Tuna in Water
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016. Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a 2,745 cases (equal to 107,280 cans) of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This recall has been initiated because the product may[Read More…]
Buy Your Tickets for All Chicago’s Handbags for Homes Event
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2016. Handbags for Homes is a signature event for Chicago’s professional women to network, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and have fun while helping to end homelessness in Chicago. Handbags for Homes will showcase a fabulous collection of designer purses, which guests can win by buying raffle tickets. [Read More…]
Jan. 2016 Jobless Rates Down Over the Year in 333 of 387 Metro Areas; Payroll Jobs Up in 325
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2016. Unemployment rates were lower in January than a year earlier in 333 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 43 areas, and unchanged in 11 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Six areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent, and 12[Read More…]
Researchers Identify Molecule Needed for Sperm Activation
NIH-funded study could inform development of male contraceptives, infertility treatments Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016. Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have discovered the cellular switch that boosts the activity of sperm cells so that they can travel to the egg. The finding may lead to new options for[Read More…]
